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Mat-Su Regional Medical Center “spreads the love” with key food bank staple

Peanut butter has long been a sought-after item for food pantries, thanks to its long shelf life and nutritional value. Mat-Su Regional Medical Center sees it as a critical tool in the fight against hunger within the community, in which an estimated 20% of residents experience food insecurity.

Day 1 Accelerating Health Equity Conference Coverage

More than 1,000 people gathered May 7 for the AHA Accelerating Health Equity Conference in Kansas City, Mo. During this afternoon’s opening session, Joanne M.

AHA case studies provide insight on board strategies for advancing diversity and health equity

A new AHA Trustee Services resource, Building a Governing Board Strategy on Diversity and Health Equity, includes a series of case studies interviewing nine executives and board leaders, highlighting their hospital or health system’s strong commitment to diversity and health equity and underlining their integration into the fabric of their organization’s culture and governance strategy.
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AHA Member Advisory on Upcoming Release of Hospital Price Transparency Study

AHA expects the release of a new price transparency report next week. See AHA resources to prepare your organization’s response to the study findings.

The Disruptors Are Getting Disrupted — 5 Takeaways

Walmart’s announcement last week that it will close its 51 health centers in five states and exit virtual care services stunned many observers.

Chair File: Driving Change Together and Accelerating Health Equity

More than 1,000 people will convene in Kansas City, Mo., beginning tomorrow to participate in the 

CMS releases report on Medicare Advantage coverage disparities based on race, ethnicity and sex 

A report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services examining disparities in care based on race, ethnicity and sex shows that in 2023, clinical care disparities were most common for Native American and African-American enrollees.

ACHI releases new CHA Toolkit resources 

AHA’s Community Health Improvement network has added new resources to its Community Health Assessment Toolkit, including four new supplements focusing on how to involve specific populations in the CHA process.

Age-Friendly Health Systems | Center

AHA and partners provide transformational insights, ideas and actions for addressing the unique care needs of older adults.

AHA Associate Podcast Series | Exact Sciences

In this episode, Kathleen Wessel, VP of Business Management and Operations at the AHA, speaks with Megan Ensinger who is a Genetic Counselor at OhioHealth. Genetic counseling is a rapidly growing field where genetic counselors are integral members of multidisciplinary cancer care teams. These unsung heroes provide unique knowledge and support throughout the journey, all while shaping the health care landscape. Join them as they discuss the full spectrum of genetic counseling, from debunking misconceptions to the future of personalized medicine. They will also discuss next-generation sequencing, somatic and germline testing, and the challenges of EHR integration.